An original Victorian c. 1892 antiquarian book edition titled Some Well-Known Characters from the Works of Charles Dickens, illustrated by renowned character artist J. Clayton Clark ("Kyd"). Published in London by Hildesheimer & Faulkner and in New York by George C. Whitney.

Features full-page, vibrant chromolithographic character illustrations (including Miss Sally Brass from The Old Curiosity Shop, Fagin, and others) accompanied by excerpt pages. Includes an authentic handwritten ink gift inscription dated October 22nd, 1893 on the front flyleaf ("A little memento from Rev'd & Mrs... St Mark's Church Deptford").

Seller Note: The paper text block has completely disbound/detached from the spine as a single block (all but 1 page loose/detached from binding). Offered complete as an ideal print set for picture framing, art projects, or bookbinding restoration.

Key Features:

• Illustrator: J. Clayton Clark ("Kyd")

• Subject: Charles Dickens Characters (Sally Brass, Fagin, etc.)

• Publisher: Hildesheimer & Faulkner, London (c. 1892)

• Provenance: Inscribed and dated 1893

• Format: Hardcover Cloth Portfolio / Loose Text Block & Plates

Dimensions & Measurements:

• Height: 25 cm

• Width: 18 cm

Condition Report:

Internal text pages and full-colour plates are clean, bright, and complete. As noted, the text block is unstitched/detached from the green cloth spine binding. The outer cover shows shelf wear, corner rubbing, and handling marks.